How to pronounce detection
Say it like dih-TEK-shun. Detection has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEK).
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- dih
- TEK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Detection pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of detection
American and British speakers say detection in essentially the same way: /dɪˈtɛkʃən/ in the US and /dɪˈtɛkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-TEK-shun.
What does detection mean?
- the perception that something has occurred or some state exists“early detection can often lead to a cure”
- the act of detecting something; catching sight of something
- the detection that a signal is being received
Where does detection come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin dētēctiōnem.
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Words that rhyme with detection
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Questions about saying detection
How do you pronounce detection?
Say dih-TEK-shun. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈtɛkʃən/. In British English it is /dɪˈtɛkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in detection?
Detection has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEK). Broken into parts: dih · TEK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say detection the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈtɛkʃən/ and the British form is /dɪˈtɛkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.